Manhattan saw no change in number of active licenses to practice law in September than previous month

There was no change in number of active legal licenses in Manhattan in September compared to the previous month, according to the ARDC of the Supreme Court of Illinois.

There was two active legal licenses in the city during September.

A 2023 study found Illinois had the fourth-highest number of lawyers per capita in the United States, with nearly five lawyers per 1,000 residents.

As of June 2024, the average salary for a lawyer in Illinois averages $104,889 annually, which is fairly close to the national average.

Data refers to all lawyers who were actively practicing during this time period.